Ford Confirms X Account Hacked After Anti-Israel Posts
The automaker stated the posts do not reflect its views and is investigating the breach with X.
- Ford Motor Company's X account was briefly hacked, posting messages such as 'Free Palestine,' 'Israel is a terrorist state,' and 'ALL EYES ON GAZA.'
- The company quickly deleted the posts and clarified they were unauthorized, stating they do not represent Ford's views.
- Ford and X are collaborating to investigate the breach, but no details about the perpetrators have been disclosed.
- The incident reignited discussions about Ford's historical ties to antisemitism, particularly founder Henry Ford's documented antisemitic views.
- Critics have called Ford's response insufficient, urging the company to issue a stronger apology and explicitly denounce antisemitism.